Torrington High School student hazing investigated

TORRINGTON >> Superintendent of Schools Cheryl Kloczko told the public Wednesday that a hazing incident that occurred in the Torrington High School varsity football locker room is being investigated by two "agencies," after administration took its steps in disciplinary and investigative protocol.

A Sept. 25 incident was brought to the attention of high school administrators the following day, Kloczko said, which was followed by an interview with the team's head coach, players involved in the incident, police were brought in, along with parents -- and a completed report was brought to the Central Office.

The initial investigation led to four varsity football players being suspended for five days, beginning on Sept. 27, and a two-game suspension. The incident was placed on the students' permanent school record and students were given guildelines on hazing and bullying.

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"The investigation by administration was thorough and fair," Kloczko said.

Following the district's investigation, more information was brought forward, which resulted in the ongoing investigation by outside sources.

Board of Education members didn't comment on the matter, although they spent an approximate 30 minutes in a closed-door executive session with Principal Joanne Creedon.